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    byword
    /ˈbʌɪwəːd/

    noun

    • 1. a person or thing cited as a notable and outstanding example or embodiment of something: "his name became a byword for luxury" Similar perfect example ofclassic case ofmodel ofexemplar of

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBYWORD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    BYWORD definition: 1. a person or thing that is very closely connected with a particular quality: 2. a person or…. Learn more.

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    Byword definition: a word or phrase associated with some person or thing; a characteristic expression, typical greeting, or the like.. See examples of BYWORD used in a sentence.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › bywordByword Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    noun. by· word ˈbī-ˌwərd. Synonyms of byword. 1. : a proverbial saying : proverb. 2. a. : one that personifies a type. b. : one that is noteworthy or notorious. 3. : epithet. 4. : a frequently used word or phrase. Synonyms. adage. aphorism. apothegm. epigram. maxim. proverb. saw. saying. sententia. word.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBYWORD | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    BYWORD meaning: 1. a person or thing that is very closely connected with a particular quality: 2. a person or…. Learn more.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › bywordByword - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A byword is an adage or a catchphrase — it's a motto that captures some important principle or meaningful idea. Your family's byword might be "Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." Like a proverb or an aphorism, a byword condenses an idea that resonates with many people into a short, memorable phrase.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbyword noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    a byword for something a person or thing that is a well-known or typical example of a particular quality. The name Chanel became a byword for elegance.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBYWORD definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    noun. 1. a person, place, or thing regarded as a perfect or proverbial example of something. their name is a byword for good service. 2. an object of scorn or derision. 3.

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    How to use . byword in a sentenceIt was a ghastly tragedy that rattled a nation and became a byword for anti-Semitism in France.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › american_english › bywordbyword noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of byword noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  11. www.thefreedictionary.com › bywordByword - definition of byword by The Free Dictionary

    1. a person, place, or thing regarded as a perfect or proverbial example of something: their name is a byword for good service. 2. an object of scorn or derision. 3. a common saying; proverb. [Old English bīwyrde; see by, word; compare Old High German pīwurti, from Latin prōverbium proverb]